Episode 13: Jason Mecier Trashed My Face

Liss’N Kristi

Join us as we chat with renowned celebrity portrait artist Jason Mecier, who shares the intricacies of his extraordinary craft. Jason describes how he transforms personal items sent to him by his subjects into breathtaking portraits. He creates pieces that reflect the personal and public characteristics of people, ranging from superstars to his friends. The magic in Jason's work lies in its ability to tell a story, from Carol Channing's lashes, to the vibrancy of Rue Paul, to Liss's "half-billion dollar face". He takes us behind the scenes to explain his artistic inspirations, from the spark that ignites a new piece to the joy of its completion. He also offers advice to new, aspiring artists of all types, as he dreams of a new exhibition in Beverly Hills.

STORIES:-

(00:00) - Start

(01:15) - Jason's art and how he got started

(03:25) - Using the materials Kristi sent to him

(05:40) - The boxes of lashes in the dumpster

(07:39) - Reflecting Liss's face

(08:45) - Showing personality and personal interests

(10:24) - Willy Nelson with wood and pine cones

(10:40) - Snoop Dogg with weed

(11:25) - Mary-Louise Parker didn't want hers in the house

(12:25) - Instant artists are popping up all over social media

(13:40) - Jason's wish-list, Beyonce and country music

(15:20) - Personal favorites - Pamela Anderson and Kevin Bacon

(16:25) - Hate email from a PETA supporter

(19:23) - Making the head and face first

(20:00) - Like Lego, everything fits into place

(21:52) - The Beverly Hills Gallery Show

(23:30) - Photographing the finished art

(24:22) - Disaster with Melrose Place

(25:18) - Helen Gurley Brown is leaking !

(27:07) - Draws for everything, but running out of buttons

(29:52) - How to contact Jason

(30:39) - Advice for aspiring artists